I'll Take Manhattan (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, I'll Take Manhattan is a drama series.
What it’s about. I'll Take Manhattan is a 1987 American television miniseries, adapted from Judith Krantz's novel of the same name. Screened by CBS, it tells the story of the wealthy Amberville family, who run their own publishing company in New York. After Zachary Amberville, the patriarch of the family, dies, the company is taken over by his unscrupulous brother Cutter. Zachary's children, especially his energetic and intelligent daughter Maxi, begin a battle to regain control of the father's company. I'll Take Manhattan was the highest-rated miniseries of the 1986–87 US television season with a 22.9/35 rating/share.
Who’s in it. I'll Take Manhattan stars Valerie Bertinelli as Maxime Amberville, Barry Bostwick as Zachary Amberville, Francesca Annis as Lily Amberville and Jane Kaczmarek as Nina Stern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, I'll Take Manhattan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Passionflix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I'll Take Manhattan page.
If you liked it. Fans of I'll Take Manhattan tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I'll Take Manhattan (1987)?
- In US, I'll Take Manhattan is available to stream on Passionflix Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I'll Take Manhattan worth watching?
- I'll Take Manhattan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I'll Take Manhattan?
- I'll Take Manhattan stars Valerie Bertinelli, Barry Bostwick, Francesca Annis, Jane Kaczmarek and Jack Scalia.
- When was I'll Take Manhattan released?
- I'll Take Manhattan was released in 1987.